Käsekuchen
/ˈkɛːzəˌkuːxn̩/masculine
The English word cheesecake is translated into German as Käsekuchen. Wiktionary also lists Quarkkuchen and Käsesahnetorte.
Meaning: dessert food (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Käsekuchen | /ˈkɛːzəˌkuːxn̩/ | masculine |
| Quarkkuchen | masculine | |
| Käsesahnetorte | feminine | |
| Topfentorte | /ˈtɔpfənˌtɔʁtə/ /ˈd̥ɔb̥fm̩ˌd̥ɔɐ̯tə/ |
Austria, feminine |
What does it mean word for word?
Käsekuchen is a compound of Käse (cheese) and Kuchen (cake).
Which one should you use?
Käsekuchen is a general term for any cheesecake. Quarkkuchen specifically refers to a cake made with Quark, which is a traditional European fresh cheese similar to yogurt or curd. Käsesahnetorte describes a richer, creamier version of cheesecake that is often more similar to the American style.
How does it change in a sentence?
Käsekuchen is a masculine noun. Käsesahnetorte and Topfentorte are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɛːzəˌkuːxn̩/
Did you know?
- In Germany, Käsekuchen is a staple of Kaffee und Kuchen, a ritualized afternoon social gathering.
- While English speakers use 'cake' for almost any sweet baked good, the German word Torte specifically implies a much more elaborate, layered, or cream-filled dessert than a simple Kuchen.
- If you order a Topfentorte in Austria, you are asking for a cake made with 'Topfen', which is the Austrian term for the same curd cheese used in German 'Quark'.
Examples in context
- Dieser Käsekuchen war zu süß.This cheesecake was too sweet.This sentence is useful for describing the sweetness of a Käsekuchen.Tatoeba #5383885 by Myria, translation #5383949 by honeygod
- Willst du ein Stück Käsekuchen?Do you want some cheesecake?This sentence is useful for offering a piece of Käsekuchen.Tatoeba #12641282 by Waldelfe, translation #12135629 by CK
- Der Käsekuchen schmeckte zu süß.The cheesecake tasted too sweet.This sentence is useful for expressing how a Käsekuchen tasted.Tatoeba #660454 by al_ex_an_der, translation #50265 by CK
- Ich möchte ein Stück Käsekuchen, bitte.I would like a piece of cheesecake, please.
- Können Sie mir eine Portion Quarkkuchen bringen?Could you bring me a portion of quark cake?
- Hast du Lust auf Käsetorte?Do you feel like having cheesecake?
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Laura and Julian are deciding what to eat for dessert.
- LauraSoll ich einen Käsekuchen backen?Should I bake a cheesecake?
- JulianJa, das wäre toll, Laura!Yes, that would be great, Laura!
- LauraJulian, kaufst du bitte die Zutaten?Julian, will you please buy the ingredients?
- JulianMache ich gerne für dich.I will gladly do that for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheesecake” translations and entries Käsekuchen, Topfentorte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
